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Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Arms Export Controls.


Arms Export Controls

I do not want to detain the hon. Gentleman long—I agree with him. My issue is really for the Minister. It seems self-evident that we should make the changes that have been suggested, but the challenge for the Government will still be one of enforcement. That will be straightforward with large, heavyweight hardware. In his summation, I would be interested to hear the Minister's comments on the hon. Gentleman's proposal, and on whether the Government have thought about enforcement and how we can ensure that subterfuge and illicit trading are prevented.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
490 c147WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Arms trade Licensing Export controls Parliamentary scrutiny Regulation
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk